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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING 
As the Architecture Practice Lead you will coordinate and support domain and solution architects, facilitate governance forums such as the Technical Design Authority Forum and the Architecture Review Board (ARB), and ensure architecture tools and frameworks are configured, maintained, and used effectively. 

You will:  

• Oversee the daily operations of the architecture practice, ensuring consistent ways of working, fit-for-purpose governance, and a predictable delivery cadence for architecture engagement. 
• Coordinate and support Domain and Solution Architects, providing guidance on practice expectations and quality, and helping remove delivery impediments so their work aligns to agreed principles, standards, and patterns. 
• Facilitate key governance forums such as the Technical Design Authority Forum and the Architecture Review Board (ARB), ensuring that architectural decisions, designs, and solutions are reviewed consistently and align with organisational standards and delivery constraints. Document and track decisions, actions, and outcomes from governance meetings. 
• Oversee the selection, implementation, and management of architecture tools, frameworks, and repositories, ensuring they are used effectively to support modelling, documentation, traceability, and reporting. 
• Provide operational and practice support to the Principal Architect, enabling them to focus on strategic architecture, senior stakeholder engagement, and critical decision points. Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and materials for senior leadership and governance. 
• Continuously assess and improve architecture practice processes, templates, and guidance to increase efficiency, consistency, and compliance with standards. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration across delivery teams. 
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to embed architecture ways of working into planning and delivery, ensuring alignment between architecture outcomes, delivery plans, and business needs. Support the Principal Architect in communicating practice priorities and value to senior stakeholders. 
• Conduct architecture “Lunch and Learn” sessions/training with the Polaris program team to enable a stronger understanding of architecture guidelines, practices and requirements. 
• Maintain and curate architecture documentation, ensuring decisions, standards, patterns, and guidelines are captured, governed, and accessible. Contribute to the development and maintenance of architecture standards, templates, and best practices. 

WHY WORK WITH US? 
As a Commonwealth Government entity that manages portable long service leave, we are proud of the difference we make in the lives of hardworking Australians. We connect employees in the black coal mining industry to their long service leave entitlements. We believe in our purpose, are focused on our strategic goals and are dedicated to building new platforms, improving how we deliver services, and strengthening industry partnerships. 
Here are some of the experiences you will have while working at Coal LSL:  

• Join a dedicated team of professionals who deliver meaningful, purpose driven work in a supportive and inclusive workplace culture built on values of trust, openness, respect, care and honesty.  
• Both your career and lifestyle will be enhanced, giving you the time to grow, excel and do what you love. 
• Work in our contemporary workplace located in the progressive and vibrant city of Newcastle along with our hybrid working model, providing you with a space to connect and collaborate with colleagues while also enabling you to balance work–life commitments.  

We want our people to be living their best lives while working with us. To find out more about our great employee benefits and what it’s like to be part of the team, reach out to our friendly talent acquisition team at careers@coallsl.com.au  

WHAT YOU'LL BRING 
To be successful in the role of Architecture Practice Lead, you will have previous experience in a similar position.
  
Your background will demonstrate your: 

• Extensive experience in leading or running an architecture practice (or similar delivery assurance function), with a proven track record in establishing governance, ways of working, and supporting architecture teams 
• Demonstrated skills in mentoring, coaching and supporting teams with the ability to manage team workload and prioritise tasks effectively 
• In-depth knowledge of architecture governance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, or other industry standard methodologies) with experience facilitating architecture review boards and design authorities 
• Experience with architecture modelling and management tools (e.g., Orbus Infinity, ARIS, Enterprise Architect, ArchiMate, etc.) with a strong understanding of architecture repository management and process automation 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Ability to communicate complex architecture concepts in a clear and concise manner to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders 
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and the ability to assess and optimise architecture processes for efficiency and effectiveness. 

If this sounds like you, apply now. 

HOW TO APPLY 
To apply for this position, please attach your resume and a cover letter introducing yourself and telling us what attracted you to the position and what value you believe you can add to this role. 
  
We will be reviewing applications and scheduling interviews as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 
  
Note: Your cover letter should be no longer than 800 words. 
  
Australian citizenship, residency or working rights is a prerequisite for this role. 
  
Applications are open to all qualified candidates regardless of their background, identity, experiences and beliefs. Please connect with us at any time during the process for a confidential conversation regarding your application, including if you require any adjustments or considerations in order to participate fully in our recruitment process. 
  
Contact us at careers@coallsl.com.au. 
  
The successful applicant for this role will be required to undergo working rights checks, background checks including a police check, and other assessments as required.

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